Welding Teacher

Overview

The School of Professional and Technical Education in the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for an adjunct (non-benefitted), nine-month faculty position as a teacher in the welding program. As part of USU's land grant mission to make academic programs accessible throughout the state, the position will be physically located at the USU Blanding campus.

This position is an adjunct (non-benefitted) faculty position for the Spring 2027 semester.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant for this position will teach courses in the welding program with an emphasis of increasing access and availability to the program which is in high-demand. The primary roles of this position will include teaching morning, afternoon and evening courses to meet program demand. Instructional emphasis will be placed on providing excellent instruction in the common arc welding processes. Specific courses within the work assignment may include SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, OFC, and PAC as the central focus. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to collaborate with USU welding program faculty to ensure course fidelity and consistency throughout the welding program course offerings.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OFC, and PAC processes
• Teaching morning, afternoon and evening courses as needed
• Teaching high school (concurrent enrollment) courses
• Managing, maintaining, and improving the welding facility and equipment
• Collaborating as a contributing member of a faculty team
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate of Completion (900-hour/30 credit) or equivalent in welding or welding technology from a postsecondary institution
• At least three years of industry or related experience where primary job responsibilities included consistent use of at least one of the following processes: GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A desire to succeed and a willingness to work to become a better instructor
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to an inclusive, respectful workplace
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse workforce in a multicultural setting

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
  • Please include the following: education degrees and dates of completion, employment dates and a description of responsibilities, professional certifications and applicable dates, any awards, professional membership, and welding certifications/qualification records.
• Cover letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
  • Please describe your qualifications related to this position
• Unofficial electronic copy of academic transcripts(s) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$1,200 per credit hour taught

ADA

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

University Highlights

As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when it named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435-797-0122 or [email protected].

*updated 10/26

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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

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*updated 08/2026